Dorothy Parker

Birth: 1893-08-22 , West End

Death: 1967-06-07 , Nova Iorque

Dorothy Parker was an American poet, short story writer, critic, and satirist, celebrated for her sharp wit and cynical observations. A founding member of the Algonquin Round Table, she became a prominent voice in early 20th-century American literature. Her work, often characterized by its brevity and poignant irony, explored themes of love, loss, and societal hypocrisy, cementing her reputation as a master of the epigram and a keen social commentator.

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Four be the things I am wiser to know: Idleness, sorrow, a friend, and a foe.

Friendship Pain and Despair

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